Business Management - Major

The business management program is part of the School of Management, offering a Bachelor of Science degree in business management. Business students have the option to pursue a minor in any of the following areas: accounting, economics, finance, human resource management, information systems, international business, and marketing

The goal of the business management major is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to gain access to a variety of entry-level positions in business, government, and not-for-profit organizations. Students also develop an understanding of the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.

Note: See Minors for list of minors designed to complement School of Management majors.

Students pursuing the business major will:

• Be immersed in a business core curriculum that provides a thorough knowledge of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, ethics, finance, global issues, management, marketing, and technology.
• Develop skill in the areas of communication, critical thinking, analysis, and teamwork.
• Better understand the role of general and business education in the development and pursuit of personal and professional interests.

Students will be encouraged to pursue an internship in a field consistent with their academic and career interests. An internship is a form of experiential learning that allows students to achieve academic credit while gaining valuable work experience with a local organization. A minimum average GPA of 2.0 is required for the business core.

To achieve career and life goals, students will:

1. Analyze, integrate and utilize principles and information from the appropriate business disciplines to create opportunities and develop solutions to business problems
2. Demonstrate a high level of professional interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify the influence of external forces such as globalization, economics, law, technology, and ethics on individuals and organizations
4. Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and utilize data-driven evidence for analysis and decision making
5. Demonstrate the self-awareness and collaborative competencies to contribute as a team member across tangible and virtual platforms